Fall 2011 issue of Horizons

In addition, the development of nutritional supplements and food additives aid in both the quality and yield but also attempt to prevent disease that could harm the animal and the consumer once the animal is processed for food. Other technology has been developed for this industry providing a trail or tracking of the specific animal used to produce a specific end product. This allows for the ability to rapidly trace any issues through the supply chain. For example, if it is discovered that an issue has been identified at a certain packaging plant, the technology will allow for identification of all final products that were produced at that plant, on that day and where those products were delivered. Plant Science and Technology The technology used in the plant sciences area has had a dramatic impact on the ability to produce food. Much of this technology has resulted in seeds and plants that are resistant to various insects or diseases that can threaten crops. Some of this technology has been designed to provide for the ability to grow plants where previously they were not able to grow. This has enhanced areas of the world where severe food shortages have been common but due to the technology this trend is starting to reverse. In addition, the amount of yield that can be derived because of technology has increased dramatically over the years. This allows more food to be produced in a much smaller area. Given the continual development of farm land around the world, it is important to be able to produce enough food despite having less land on which to grow it.

The individuals and companies in this market have a passion for finding innovative ways to accomplish procedures, assist patients and provide a more cost effective and safer way to lessen the complications involved with older or nonexistent technology. Everything from the advances in non-invasive procedures and imaging used to discover issues or diseases that previously required surgery to DNA mapping cover the gambit of technology in this space. Pharmaceuticals and Human Health The world of pharmaceuticals and human health has a limitless supply of technology that has been and continues to be developed. The magnitude of issues that these technologies address is substantial, and we are continuing to develop with new technology at a faster pace than ever before. We are only near the beginning of understanding the opportunities that bio pharmaceutical manufacturing present.

Medical Devices The advances in technology in the medical device field appear to be endless.

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